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Category: Scriptures

History, Scriptures

Misquoting Jesus

In 1707, a biblical theologian named John Mill was the first to collect and combine the text of some 100 … Continue reading Misquoting Jesus

Prophets, Scriptures

Desirous to see, hear, and know these things

While studying the scriptures tonight, I came across a verse that seemed pretty timely. It’s 1 Ne 10:17 and in … Continue reading Desirous to see, hear, and know these things

Book of Mormon

One of the sons of Ishmael

I came across something interesting tonight. After Nephi and his brothers pick up Ishamel and his family and start heading … Continue reading One of the sons of Ishmael

Scriptures

Parable of the Sower

We talked about the parable of the sower in Gospel Doctrine class yesterday. One point I brought up is that … Continue reading Parable of the Sower

Church, Culture, Learning, Prayer, Sacrament, Scriptures

Religion and a learning disability

A few years ago, I went to see a psychologist in order to have an IQ test done. I will … Continue reading Religion and a learning disability

Scriptures

Commandments from God

I came across this tonight while having scripture study: Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint … Continue reading Commandments from God

Uncategorized, Book of Mormon

Ravine

Rumour has it that Ernest Hemingway was given the challenge of writing a story in no more than six words. … Continue reading Ravine

Book of Mormon, Revelation, Scriptures

Four steps to getting a vision

I started reading the Book of Mormon for the umpteenth time a couple of weeks ago. I thought I’d try … Continue reading Four steps to getting a vision

Book of Mormon

Is the Book of Mormon one-sided?

In 1 Nephi 1:3, Nephi says: I know that the record which I make is true; and I make it … Continue reading Is the Book of Mormon one-sided?

Book of Mormon, Culture, Discipline, Faith, Families, Scriptures, Testimony

Abish

While reading about Abish last night (see Alma 19), I couldn’t help think about her situation. When she was younger, … Continue reading Abish

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